BLOG TOUR, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Friendly Fire by Saxon James

 

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Friendly Fire by Saxon James

 A Never Just Friends Novel, Book 4

Rafe

It started in high school.

We grew apart. Bit by bit, then all at once.

The friend who was my ride or die suddenly wanted nothing to do with me.

Now Cam’s back from college, living in the house next door, and pulling stupid pranks just to annoy me.

Between my intense family and my failing relationship, I’m struggling enough without his antics.

But Cam won’t go away. And I’m not so sure I want him to.

Cam

It started with a smile.

A touch.

A shared look of mischief.

Rafael Ortega stole my heart before I realised it was mine to give away.

We were best friends from the time we were in diapers right up until the unthinkable happened: he started dating.

I put distance between us to save myself, but now I’m back, willing to do anything for his attention again.

Because the only thing worse than Rafe breaking my heart…

Is him not getting a chance to.

Friendly Fire is the final book in the Never Just Friends series. It’s a low angst childhood-best-friends-to-lovers romance with skinny dipping, sex toys, and one final happily ever after.

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My Rating - 5 Stars!

Friendly Fire is an awesome book by Saxon James.
Omg! I love this book. Yes, I am a sucker for friends to lovers, and this one had me riveted throughout.

Rafael and Cam's journey is one of sexual discovery and sexual experimentation. They're former best friends who quickly reconnect, although there's a whole lot of bickering back and forth. Love this aspect.

I love the way everything develops naturally for them. So much of their story is about Rafael's sexuality and him finding himself. Everything's well written, with plenty of knowledge and care without every making him struggle a lot.

I appreciate that Rafael's girlfriend Laura isn't a bitch. Often, books like this have a girlfriend who can't let go and does some awful things. But that is not the case here at all and I love that.

Friendly Fire is a must read the next time you're in the mood for a friends to lovers romance. I love everything about this Saxon James book and can't wait to read it again.

“So what are we watching?”

Rafe drops onto the cushion next to mine, and I hate that he can’t do something as simple as that without my breath catching. Someone needs to turn the hose on me.

“Dunno. There has to be a series or something that looks interesting.”

“You want to start a series with me, Rafe? Wow. That sounds like a big commitment, and I’m not sure our relationship is ready.”

He blinks at me.

I grin. “Kidding. Obviously. Carry on.”

He’s quiet as he scrolls through the options, and I notice him glance at me from the corner of his eye a couple of times.

“What?”

He jumps at being caught. “Just thinking.”

“About?”

“Whether your mouth has always been so out of control.”

“There’s a lot about my mouth you don’t know.”

Rafe shakes his head. “I walked into that one, didn’t I?”

“Less walked and more steam rolled, but yep.” I adjust my baseball cap, then point at the screen. “You’re still as indecisive as ever.”

He huffs and tosses me the remote. “You choose.”

“Fine.” I hit play on some Sci-Fi show he’d hesitated over.

We get through most of the first episode before he speaks again.

“Is this weird?”

I know he’s talking about us. Being here. The space between us. So many things are rolled into that one question that I hesitate on how to answer at first.

“Oh yeah.” Might as well agree. “I think we’ve well and truly passed that line.”

“At least it’s not just me.”

“Why do you think it’s so weird? We spent most of our lives together, but for some reason the last few years are the ones that seem to count.”

He frowns. “I don’t think that’s it.”

“What do you mean?”

“Well, I think they only count, because the ones before them counted more. Maybe. Does that even make sense?”

“I think so.”

“Like …” He tugs at his hoodie sleeve, looking unsure. “Even though this feels weird, I’m still glad I’m here.”

That smooth motherfucker. This is a serious conversation. I shouldn’t be smiling. I shouldn’t. “Me too.”

“Which makes it weirder.” He lets out a frustrated sound. “Shouldn’t I be making excuses to bail, instead of wishing things could go back to how they were?”

Every word he’s saying lightens some of that pressure on my heart. Maybe we’re not doomed. Maybe our friendship really can be given a jumpstart.

“I wonder if your need to be here is the same as mine.”

He looks up at me, pinning me with those dark eyes that I can’t stop dreaming about. “Which is?”

“I missed you.”

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Saxon James is an author from Aus who’s obsessed with writing queer characters.

She has a range of books from YA to adult and they all have one thing in common: swoony, sweet love.

When not writing, Saxon exists on a diet of coffee and chocolate while putting her KU subscription to the test.

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The Nerd Jock Conundrum (College Boys of New Haven #1) by Hayden Hall

 

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A chemistry nerd should know opposites always attract.

Troy
Of course I fell for a football jock. How could I not? But Jackson and I are polar opposites. He’s popular, confident, and as hot as hell in a tight T-shirt. Me? I’m just a scrawny, awkward nerd.

Another point of difference: he’s straight.

And as I trip, stumble, and stammer my way through all our conversations, my desire is growing at an alarming rate. I keep wondering what he looks like when he’s on his knees.

As if my crush on him isn’t bad enough, Jackson is assigned to be my partner on a year-long project, and I have no choice but to spend time with the hottest guy on campus. Bummer.

But the attraction is intensifying. We’re on a collision course. I shouldn’t be leaning in…

I think I’m going to kiss him.

Jackson

Sweet. I got partnered up with the biggest nerd on campus. If I play my cards well, a passing grade is guaranteed.

Troy’s all shy and awkward; a classic nerd. But there’s more to him than he’s showing. And it’s making me curious.

I want to see him come out of his shell. I know he would be better off if he let his guard down. I want to be his friend, but he thinks I’m just another dumb jock. Except, I see him looking at me the way I could never look at him.

Am I sending the wrong message? Is he falling for me?

He’s leaning in fast… He’s about to kiss me.

And I’m not even ducking.

The Nerd Jock Conundrum is the first book in the College Boys of New Haven series, but it can be read on its own. It features a fresh twist on the nerd jock trope, opposites attract, bisexual awakening, enemies to friends to lovers, and a very happy ending. 

My Rating - 4 Stars!

The Nerd Jock Conundrum is a fun college romance. The first book in Hayden Hall's College Boys of New Haven, it's a good start to what looks to be a great series. 

Troy and Jackson are complete opposites. Troy's a quiet nerd, while Jackson's a popular football player. Troy's a skinny little freshman. Jackson's a strong twenty four year old senior. Troy has the brains. Jackson has the social skills.

They make for a fun dynamic. 

The sexual awakening aspect is prominent in this tale, as Jackson has never been attracted to a guy before. But his attraction to the nerdy Troy leads to some steamy sexual exploration, including first times and a fun sex toy moment. 

The closeted/coming out issue is a large part of this story, as Troy struggles to accept his sexuality. He's never told anyone that he's gay, so suddenly coming out isn't an option for him. 

Their story is full of attraction, lust, and steamy moments. I adore that their friendship isn't based on Jackson's popularity, but is rather based on their connection. 

Their story is cute, sweet, and hot. There are some twists and turns that keep things interesting. Both men are lovable and have me wanting to hug them. I love that they both help the other to accept themselves and be open and honest. And most importantly, free. 

And damn, I love the way the author explores the fluidity of sexuality. Well done. 

Overall, I enjoy the writing style a lot. Written in alternating first person pov, it's easy to get to know both men well. That said, there are definitely too many "he said"s for my liking. That's just a pet peeve of mine that has turned me off of finishing a lot of books. Luckily it isn't overwhelming throughout, although it's definitely there. 

The Nerd Jock Conundrum is a fun little college romance. I enjoy the journey Hayden Hall takes these men on, and I adore the ending. 

RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT & REVIEW - By the Numbers (Love Logic #3) by K.M. Neuhold

 

By the Numbers

Love Logic Series

KM Neuhold 

Release Date: 01.22.21

M/M Romance

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Two hot roommates, minus clothes, plus a drawer full of debauchery, and a WHOLE lot of tension. You don’t have to be a math genius to figure out the sum of that equation.

They say I’m a super genius, but would a super genius make the outrageously stupid mistake of falling for his roommate? 

Out of all the men in the world, I had to go and develop a crush on the one who’s already in love with his best friend. 

But when Theo tells me he found my drawer of toys, the only logical thing to do is to offer some no-strings fun.  

I’ve read enough romance novels to know this can’t possibly end well, but I can’t seem to stop myself from falling for Theo. 

The only question is… 

Will he be there to catch me?

*By the Numbers is a low-angst roommates to lovers to HEA story with plenty of heat and lots of swoony moments. It’s the third book in the Love Logic series but can be read as a stand alone.

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My Rating - 4.5 Stars!

By the Numbers is a hot roommate romance by KM Neuhold. The third book in the Love Logic series, this is easily read as a standalone, as is each book in the series.

First of all, let's talk about Alex. Dear lord, what a sweetie. He's a complete genius; a total nerd. But he likes sex and he likes it a lot. I love every minute of his snark and dirty talk. 

His new roommate Theo is his complete opposite in every way. He's had a normal childhood and is not so well versed in sex.  

I enjoy the complexity of both men. Alex has always been encouraged to use his brilliant mind to do something good for the world. The thought of not doing so, of doing something he enjoys, has never entered his mind.

As for Theo, he's spent the past so many years in love with the Elijah, who his brother Pax is now with. He still hasn't yet realized that he will need to move on, and Alex just might be the one to help him with that.

This is a tale with shared sex toys, Legos, and plenty of heat. The exploration of kink makes for some great moments. And, wow, Theo's first solo time in this book is awesome!

My favorite parts by far are when Theo helps Alex to experience some of the things he missed during his childhood. There are so many beautiful moments during these scenes which easily made me ready to shed some happy tears.

I truly love the way both men evolve through this story. From strangers, to friends, to friends to benefits, to more. It's a great ride as both men help the other to be a better version of themselves.

By the Numbers is a perfectly sweet, hot, and feel-good romance. KM Neuhold delights in this low angst tale that will leave you happy throughout, as the upsetting moments always lead to something better.  

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“Wow, something you don’t know; that’s a bit unsettling,” I tease, and catch a quick grimace on his face before he smooths out his expression.

“There’s plenty I don’t know.” 

“Like what?” I ask. 

“Like…” He licks his lips, his eyes dropping to my mouth and lingering there for a few seconds. My heart beats wildly, my cock—my whole body—aching desperately for the kiss I’m pretty sure he’s thinking about giving me. It’s a bad idea; it’s a messy idea, but fuck I want it. 

I’m not sure which one of us moves first. For all I know we move at the exact same time, crashing into each other with eager force. Alex’s lips are soft but insistent against mine as he drags his fingers through my hair, tugging gently. I move closer, knocking my laptop off my knee and onto the cushions, and then slip a hand under his shirt. His skin is smoother than I imagined, his kisses anything but passive as he coaxes my mouth open and slips his tongue inside. 

I moan into his mouth, his hot, wet tongue gliding against mine, our kiss growing heavier and deeper. I dig my fingers into his lower back, feeling the hard outline of his erection against my thigh. 

Alex breaks away, resting his forehead against mine and dragging in a deep breath. 

“I guess that’s one thing I now officially know,” he says with a hint of humor in his otherwise raspy voice. He darts his tongue out to lick his lips like he’s tasting the kiss. Fuck that’s so hot. I mirror his action, dragging my tongue along my bottom lip and nearly moaning out loud again at the flavor of him lingering there. I want to taste the rest of him, strip away his clothes and suck bruises onto his skin, grind our hard, bare cocks together, slide my fingers between his ass cheeks and tease his hole until he’s begging me to fill him.

All the wanting hits me so hard I almost can’t breathe. 

“What’s that?” I ask trying to focus on his words, my brain slow and sluggish, my cock hard as steel as my body buzzes to get close to him again. Although I’m not sure how much closer I can get with our clothes on, we’re still pressed against each other, his breath fanning over my damp lips with every exhale, our foreheads and noses bumping. A little voice in the back of my mind whispers that clothes are definitely an optional part of the equation. 

“We’re hydrogen and oxygen, baby. We’ve got chemistry.” He waggles his eyebrows and another laugh bursts from my throat. Fuck, he’s cute. And hot. And I might be a little bit fucked. 

I groan, unable to help myself as I hook a hand behind his neck and drag him in for another kiss.

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Author K.M.Neuhold is a complete romance junkie, a total sap in every way. She started her journey as an author in new adult, MF romance, but after a chance reading of an MM book she was completely hooked on everything about lovely- and sometimes damaged- men finding their Happily Ever After together. She has a strong passion for writing characters with a lot of heart and soul, and a bit of humor as well. And she fully admits that her OCD tendencies of making sure every side character has a full backstory will likely always lead to every book having a spin-off or series. When she's not writing she's a lion tamer, an astronaut, and a superhero...just kidding, she's likely watching Netflix and snuggling with her husky while her amazing husband brings her coffee.

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RELEASE BLITZ, EXCERPT, GIVEAWAY & REVIEW - Screens Apart by Charlie Novak

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Screens Apart by Charlie Novak

 

Simon has one secret and two problems.

The secret? An anonymous blog featuring satin and lace.

The problems? Two crushes. One on his gorgeous, charming roommate, Taylor. And another on his charismatic online admirer, Mr. Smith.

When Taylor suggests they start hooking up, Simon is more than happy to agree, even if it means putting a lid on his feelings. After all, no-strings fun is better than nothing at all, right?

Except Simon’s not sure that lid will stay shut, especially when he starts to fall in love. But with Mr Smith in the same situation, advice is in short supply.

And there’s no chance Taylor and Smith are the same person… is there?

Screens Apart is a 55,000-word comedy of errors featuring panties, pining, and two men falling in love, complete with plenty of heat and fluffy feels. Originally released as a serial, this is the full collection with a new bonus epilogue. It contains no love-triangle and no cheating.

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My Rating - 4 Stars!

Charlie Novak's Screens Apart is a hot, sexy, and steamy friends to lovers romance. 

Not only are Simon and Taylor friends, they are also roommates. Without knowing it, they establish an online relationship which becomes serious. And then they start hooking up in real life, with a hot roommates with benefits situation. 

What follows is a fun tale that includes sex toys, lingerie, and lace. Their sex scenes are seriously panty melting. 

And then the feelings develop into more than friendship, as emotions subtly change and evolve. I love these two and the way they find love together. 

The writing is great, with an entertaining storyline and two intriguing characters. The pace is wonderful and the emotions are front and center. And then there are the sex scenes. If you like hot, look no further. I didn't love all of the online aspect, thus the less than 5 star rating. 

Screen Apart is a fast paced, easy, delightful read. This Charlie Novak tale is a fantastic romance that develops over time. 

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Simon

I was so lost in my thoughts, I didn’t hear the door click open, and I didn’t realise I had company until I heard Taylor speaking behind me.

“That’s an awful lot of batteries,” he said, a note of amusement in his voice. I jumped, nearly banging my head on one of the fridge shelves as I spun around, my face flaming. “Got anything fun planned?” Taylor’s lips curled into a smirk that made a little shiver run down my spine.

Fuck! How could he reduce me to a speechless mess without even trying?

“I, um, I-I,” I stammered, no words coming out of my mouth. Shit, why couldn’t I just lie to him? Then again, what would I need twenty-four batteries for? It wasn’t as if I played a lot of video games and needed them for a controller.

“That’s a yes then,” Taylor said, stepping towards me. I froze. He picked up the pack and turned it over in his hands. “You must have some wonderful toys if you need this many,” he said. There was a dark glint in his eyes as he looked at me, and my dick twitched in my work trousers, precum leaking into my underwear.

My brain was suddenly supplying me with the filthiest fantasies it could dream up on the spot. All I could think about was Taylor spreading me out on his bed and using all my toys on me, making me come over and over until I was a spent, sated mess on the sheets.

Fuck, I wanted that so badly.

I wanted him so badly it hurt.

“You know, we could have a lot of fun together. And I know that I’ll be much better than your toys.” Taylor looked me up and down, raising one eyebrow as his gaze skimmed over my crotch. Apparently, it was very, very obvious how hard I was, and I wished the ground would open and swallow me up.

“Don’t be embarrassed,” Taylor said, his voice gentle, almost concerned. He stepped towards me again. “I think you’re gorgeous, Simon, and I know I want you. But if you want me to stop, I’ll never mention this again and we can pretend it never happened. I promise, nothing has to change.”

“No.” I managed to force the words out as my brain came back online. I needed to tell him what I wanted before he walked away, and I lost my chance forever. Sure, Taylor was just offering sex, nothing more. But I was a thousand percent sure that it would be the best sex I’d ever had, and even if that was all I ever got from him, that would be enough.

“I want you. Please.” I licked my lips, taking a step forward. We were practically touching now. “Please, Taylor. I need you inside me.”

Taylor smiled hungrily, reaching up to caress my jaw. “Oh, Simon, we are going to have so much fun.”

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Charlie lives in England with her husband and a severe lack of dogs. She spends most of her days wrangling other people’s words in her day job and then trying to force her own onto the page in the evening.

She loves cute stories with a healthy dollop of fluff, plenty of delicious sex, and happily ever afters — because the world needs more of them. Charlie also believes that loves comes in all shapes and sizes.

Charlie has very little spare time, but what she does have she fills with cooking, pole-dancing, reading and ice-hockey. She also thinks that everyone should have at least one favourite dinosaur…

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